18 Saturday Playmakers: TC Takedown

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Saturday's games at the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Twin Cities Takedown</span></strong>, a premier Prep Hoops event, are officially in the books, and there was no shortage of standout talent on display. With competitive matchups and intriguing prospects across multiple divisions, plenty of players stepped up and made their presence felt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a> takes a look back at several of the playmakers who stood out, along with player notes on their performances throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday Playmakers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3552761,"width":"288px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1772997771-crop-796x523-1773259305.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1772997771-crop-796x523-1773259305.jpg?w=796" alt="" class="wp-image-3552761" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858594"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff5940f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hoops with [program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a college linebacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Muscled up, very strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough interior finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; dish to Bogie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple impressive assists when driving</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice step-through move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score in traffic, sweet lay-in score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove, drew help, dump down assist, another impressive dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417313"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd615e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Showed off the handles in the first game of the day</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem w/ in-your-face D, undersized, but has zero problem w/ pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Limitless range, cashed in from NBA depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot corner 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick 3pt assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball strip steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another NBA triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3ball assist to Larson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet pull-up triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kick assist to Paye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit another triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative with the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High IQ, smart, easy to see he is a gym rat and lives for hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made for TV alley-oop pass to Paye, nice set, lobbed from the 3pt arc, looked like a runner shot but was a perfect pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276696"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff594aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has added muscle since last summer, trim &amp; athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet floater kiss off the glass for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a transition triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-NBA 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another deep 3-pointer, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More threes, real-deal shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412913"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd61c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Did the majority of his scoring damage from the 3pt arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit catch &amp; shoot treys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball catch &amp; finish, in the right place at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844517"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd6214"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-19 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not waste any time after tip-off, quick drive &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked unstoppable early on in the game I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented slasher, versatile/athletic/creative finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his twisting &amp; turning finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off the range with a deep 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another drive &amp; finish, no problem finishing in congestion </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty score at the cup, AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Timely steal late to help with the comeback </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic slash &amp; score late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Real potential, nice-sized wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2813694"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff5952f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Up to 6'5", runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great at moves without the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reacts well when his man helps</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has improved a ton since last summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet post score over a 6'8" defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many catch &amp; scores around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipates well for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive putback bucket in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another catch &amp; score in heavy traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal &amp; transition score, nice body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut/catch/finish in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch, maneuvered around the D, sick reverse layup finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keep track of this Cowboy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560478"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff59582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed with his R &amp; L-hand finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the line often, good at drawing contact &amp; fouls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, agile athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good scoring through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, sweet floater finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; finish, tough shot in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty scoop score, AND1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy mid-air adjustment &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep downhill drive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Covers a large amount of ground in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great body control and hang time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2482029"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff595ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with Next Level Basketball Academy &amp; goes to DGF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the squad pick up the W</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-hander</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack &amp; score, fall-away contested score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shard the ball, found the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Positive player, looked like a good teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1975416"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed77f667cfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Injured early in the first game on Friday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came back and played in the 2nd game on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough kid, wore a mask to protect his eyebrow/cut/stitches </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impacted the game whenever on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft floater score in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Power 2-handed dunk in a fast break situation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit home multiple 3-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft shot, hit off the catch &amp; pull-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, zero problem beating multiple defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took a hit &amp; still finished on a no-call</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive pull-up 3ball in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Terry for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, skied to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finger-roll finish, used his body to protect the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442680"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed77f667df2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The hype is real, college coaches need him on the watchlist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile plays inside, slashes, hits middys &amp; 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Difference maker on D, rebounding, and going to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AMAZING baseline attack and SLAM in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish, but that is fine in club ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, showed the speed in the open court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Power &amp; explosive to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor like a guard/wing instead of a 6'8" BIG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Still impressed with that tomahawk baseline jam</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board up &amp; over the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a mid-range J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered and changed shots with his length instead of fouling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clutch FT's late in a tight game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a catch &amp; shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sky is the limit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2480867"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd625d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The more I see, the more I like</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 early triples in the first game of the day, hot start </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I knew he could score the rock, did not know he was knockdown from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good catching &amp; shooting, rarely misses when it's in-rhythm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his lefty finish, nice drive to the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kick assist to Bergy for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Triple from the left wing, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money when his feet are set</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great middy pull-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Timely shot in a tight game late, cold blooded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super tough corner triple, D was all over him, cash, great shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2606664"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff59667"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Goes to Bloomington Kennedy &amp; runs with Hoop Habits</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Definitely taller than 6'6"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expensive wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed the game around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught &amp; scored down low</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Received the ball high &amp; finished high</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Protected the rim, boarded up on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft finished touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452936"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd62a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs with MN Fury </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slim/thin player but skilled, great shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You do not want to leave this kid alone around the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid shooter, buttery soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky on-ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great find/assist to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stealthy inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy to see that he has played a lot of basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417305"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff596c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Freakish athlete, D1 mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several athletic finishes at the iron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many transition scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has sprinter &amp; breakaway speed, FAST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick up-tempo bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow-by slash &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing foot speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Glides to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very difficult to stay in front of him when he gets going</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417300"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd62e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He was a beast inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Power bucket down low</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bully ball against smaller players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong interior bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough/productive on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many O-boards for extra possessions &amp; putbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding at getting the ball in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board on a missed FT, bank-shoot putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Powerful contested core</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score when Pack needed a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-looking shot from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Muscle AND1 finish + the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished over 2 defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Packer tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will get plenty of college interest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413724"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed6f6fd632a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Everyone knows he is an athlete and that was on full display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not just an athlete, hit a handful of triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough attack, crafty/creative inside hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish, plus the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space &amp; shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board stick-back bucket, very quick jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Buzzer-beating tip-in score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another catch &amp; shoot 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highlight-reel alley-oop slam from the backside of the D, jumper off 2-feet, timed it perfectly &amp; threw down impressively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Next-level potential for sure, his game will only get better </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548370"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed77f66803a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-No surprise, but he has hot from 3-point land again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit three's off the catch &amp; bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, coast-to-coast score, showed off the speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard slash, impressive hang time, fouled &amp; hit both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained 3-balls from all around the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, beats D off the bounce when they close too hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More FT's, 2/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-End of half tip-in score, perfect timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 late game FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space &amp; cash triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coffin corner 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice size at 6'3", strong, athletic, skilled, shooter, plenty to like for college coaches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834271"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed91ff5975f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Oozes potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Intriguing with his length &amp; mobility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the FT &amp; delivered</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jumps very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good vision, unslefish assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack, extra pass to an open teammate for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 FT's late to cap off the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554001,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3554001" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->